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The cases are designed to present an overview of the law from special education, where there is frequent litigation.
List of contents
Preface
Introduction
1. Case One-Sarah
Private school and a free appropriate public education
2. Case Two-Josh
Extended school year eligibility
3. Case Three-Calvin
Behavioral issues
4. Case Four-Marcus
Least restrictive environment
5. Case Five-Seth
Assistive technology
6. Case Six-Colton
Identification and changing schools
7. Case Seven-Billy
IEP implementation
8. Case Eight-Cole
Communication with school
9. Case Nine-Lola
Behavioral issues
10. Case Ten-Noah
Compensatory education
11. Case Eleven-Zachary
Autism/behavioral issues
12. Case Twelve-Maven
Mediation order implementation
13. Case Thirteen-Brandon
Child Find
14. Case Fourteen-DJ
Section 504
15 Case Fifteen-Allie
Compensatory education
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About the author
David Bateman, PhD, is a professor of special education at Shippensburg University. He is a former due process hearing officer for over 580 hearings.
Jenifer Cline, MS, is Director of Compliance for the state of Montana. She has been a director of special education for multiple districts.
Jonathan Steele, Esq, is an attorney with Steele Schneider Law Firm, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Sean Fields, Esq, is an attorney with CGA Law, York, Pennsylvania.
Summary
The cases are designed to present an overview of the law from special education, where there is frequent litigation.
Additional text
Case Studies in Special Education requires readers to thoroughly evaluate their own interpretations of appropriate application and translations of the principles of IDEA. Educators and administrators—both preservice and inservice—benefit from engaging in these safe and challenging evaluation exercises. Facilitating group discussions will serve as an excellent assessment opportunity for university instructors preparing educators serving students with exceptionalities.
